Our Curriculum

Our Curriculum

Rooted and Grounded in Love For All (Ephesians 3.17)

Through our curriculum we aim to grow our children socially, emotionally and academically within an inclusive and nurturing school community where everyone can flourish. Central to all we do is our vision of ‘rooted and grounded in love’ (Ephesians 3:17) and the Hope Sentamu Learning Trust vision of encouraging ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10).

Our 3 key drivers
– Flourishing for All
– Diversity
– Challenge

Intent

All National Curriculum subjects are carefully planned, structured and sequenced to ensure progression in learning from Early Years to Year 6. Our FOG Learning Cycle structure helps pupils remember long term the content that they have been taught and pupils are encouraged to integrate this new knowledge into larger areas. It is rooted, and has grown from, a solid agreement with all stakeholders about the knowledge and skills that our pupils will need in order to ensure that they develop resilience; growing and developing academically, physically, socially and morally.

We provide a curriculum that fulfils every child’s potential, taking into account local context, events and exhibitions. Through a curriculum that is both stimulating and challenging, we develop curiosity about the world around them and enable children to grow and develop; becoming independent, active learners. We learn as Geographers, Scientists, Historians, Linguists and Artists to ensure children’s learning is brought to life. Throughout all areas of the curriculum, reading is prioritised. Reading and vocabulary for all subjects is at the heart of our curriculum and children are given access to a range of age appropriate texts across all subject areas. 

There is a sharp focus on phonics for our younger pupils and a programme of support is in place for any older children who may need additional help, these may be SEND, EAL or new to the country.

Personal Development is a crucial part of our children’s journey at Forest of Galtres. A range of enrichment activities such as; fieldwork, educational visits and visitors to school are carefully planned to ensure that both enjoyment and learning are enhanced – helping to engender an appreciation of human creativity and achievement.

Implementation

All National Curriculum subjects are carefully planned, structured and sequenced to ensure progression in learning across year groups and key stages. It is structured to help pupils remember long term the content that they have been taught and pupils are encouraged to integrate this new knowledge into larger areas. It is rooted, and has grown from, a solid agreement between all subject leaders about the knowledge and skills that our pupils will need in order to ensure that they develop resilience; growing and developing academically, physically, socially and morally.

We aim to tailor our curriculum to fulfil every child’s potential, taking into account (and adapting our curriculum) to incorporate local events and exhibitions. Through a curriculum that is both stimulating and challenging, we develop curiosity about the world around them and enable children to grow and develop; becoming independent, active learners. We learn as Geographers, Scientists, Historians, Linguists and Artists to ensure children’s learning is brought to life. Throughout all areas of the curriculum, reading is prioritised. Key vocabulary for all subjects is prominent on working walls and children are given access to a range of age appropriate texts across all subject areas. 

There is a sharp focus on phonics for our younger pupils and a programme of support is in place for any older children who may need additional help, these may be SEND, EAL or new to the country. A range of after school activities and additional experiences such as; fieldwork, educational visits and visitors to school, ensure that both enjoyment and learning are enhanced – helping to engender an appreciation of human creativity and achievement.

Impact

Our ambitious and challenging curriculum ensures every child flourishes. It meets the needs of all pupils and creates positive citizens for the future. Impact is regularly assessed in all subject areas and plays an important role in the learning process. 

Please see our individual curriculum pages for more information.

National Curriculum

For more information about the National Curriculum, please follow this link; National Curriculum for Primary Schools